Sherman Oaks
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Get in
Sherman Oaks is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) and US Route 101 (Ventura Freeway).
The closest airport to Sherman Oaks is Bob Hope Airport in Burbank.
Do
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phone: +1 818 783-6721address: 14201 Huston StThe area's public pool tends to be crowded, but clean. With an LA City Library Card, admission is free, as are pull buoys, kick boards, and fins.
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phone: +1 818 789-6620address: 14622 Ventura BlvdUltrazone is a laser tag facility that is open for laser tag games as well as birthday parties. There is also a video game arcade there.
Buy
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address: 15301-15303 Ventura BlvdA good place to experience the natural habitat of the Valley Girl. While it is primarily a hangout and a melting pot for all the valley's youth, the Galleria also houses a popular multiplex (recently transformed into an ArcLight featuring over 21 theatres where drinks are allowed), a furniture store, a few clothing stores, and several restaurants. A perfect spot to grab dinner and a movie if you're in the area.
Buffalo ExchangeA thrift store popular with the indie scene. A great stop if you've got some clothes to give up, or if you're looking for some cheap new threads. A second store opened up in Westwood rather recently.
Aahs!A store in the California chain specializing in novelty items, cards, and all sorts of other interesting junk. Worth a visit for collectors or fans of the weird. Their merchandise can either be a bargain or a ripoff, so think before buying.
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phone: +1 818 995-7603address: 13616 Ventura BlvdIndependent record store with a wide selection of vinyl and CDs, emphasizing rock, jazz, and soul.
Eat
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Barone's Famous Italian Restaurant
phone: +1 818 784-6266address: 14151 Ventura BlvdKnown for its pizza, made with traditional ingredients. The pasta dishes are also good and follow traditional recipes. -
phone: +1 818 788-4868address: 13301 Ventura BlvdOpen since 1958, the restaurant offers reasonably priced Mexican food with strong but otherwise average margaritas. No reservations, and the wait can be long on weekends.
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phone: +1 818 905-5250address: 13362 Ventura BlvdOpen for lunch and dinner. A lively Greek restaurant with good food and dancing waiters. Complimentary valet parking.
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phone: +1 818 986-2640address: 13705 Ventura BlvdFeaturing everything from sauteed shrimp to stuffed crepes to daily fish specials at moderate prices.
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La Fogata
phone: +1 818 501-9065address: 5142 Van Nuys BlvdExcellent unpretentious and reasonably priced Mexican food, much beloved by Valley natives. -
phone: +1 818 905-8872address: 14910 Ventura BlvdA pricey yet very tasty place, particularly known for its breakfasts. Expect a high-class dining experience and a slightly older crowd.
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Rive Gouche Cafe
phone: +1 818 990-3573address: 14106 Ventura BlvdA French cafe with a separate bar. Lunches are simple, while the dinner menu is more upscale. -
phone: +1 818-990-2583address: 4524 Saugus AveGood burgers and sandwiches and a great beer selection with a laid-back vibe. Parking is dicey due to a small parking lot and a frequently large crowd.
Sleep
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phone: +1 818 787-2300address: 5525 Sepulveda Blvd
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Courtyard Los Angeles- San Fernando Valley
phone: +1 818 981-5400address: 15433 Ventura Blvd
Go next
- Encino - Sherman Oaks' western neighbor.
- Studio City - This neighbor to the east is home to CBS Studios and a host of restaurants, including those on LA's "sushi alley" on Ventura Boulevard.
- Van Nuys - Sherman Oaks' northern neighbor.